2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V613)

Recall 23V613 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT in recall 23V613?

The high-voltage battery may have an insufficient amount of sealant, which can allow liquid to accumulate in the battery.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may have an insufficient amount of sealant, which can allow liquid to accumulate in the battery.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 RS E-Tron GT with recall 23V613?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Liquid accumulation in the high voltage battery can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Liquid accumulation in the high voltage battery can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your RS E-Tron GT shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V613?

Recall 23V613 covers 1,899 vehicles: 2023 Audi E Tron GT; 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT.

NHTSA lists 1,899 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the RS E-Tron GT high-voltage battery recall?

Yes. Dealers will test the battery for leakage and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will test the battery for leakage and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93T7.

When was recall 23V613 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 23V613 to NHTSA on September 1, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 30, 2023.

This recall was filed 37 months ago. If your RS E-Tron GT was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my RS E-Tron GT is part of recall 23V613?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V613 is open on your RS E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 23V613000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should RS E-Tron GT owners do about recall 23V613?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V613000 applies to your RS E-Tron GT.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are RS E-Tron GT owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 23V613 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2023 Audi E Tron GT: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery

Can recall 23V613 make my RS E-Tron GT a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the RS E-Tron GT went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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